Provide executive level administrative support for assigned Department of Urology faculty, including clerical, office administration, and communications support and information management. This position requires a high level of independent thinking and judgement and is responsible for effective department wide communication and assisting in department initiatives. Perform administrative work such as composing correspondence, compiling specialized reports, and obtaining and providing information requiring interpretation of the policies and procedures of both the assigned and related work areas.
This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus (UI Health Care) and remote work. Remote work must be performed at an offsite location within the state of Iowa. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
Maintain effective working relationships with and serve as contact for faculty, staff, students, public.
Serve as liaison to faculty, staff, students, alumni and public concerning inquiries or complaints requiring interpretation of policies, procedures and programs.
Make decisions and exercise a high level of autonomy while performing administrative support responsibilities for the Department of Urology, including initiating purchasing requests, supply orders, preparing specialized reports.
Compose and manage related communications including licensure, letters, curriculum vitae, patient correspondence, emails, and mailings, requiring a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Manage complex clinical/surgical schedules for assigned faculty, requiring judgment in determining meeting needs, discretion related to calendar activities, prioritization of appointments and synthesizing multiple electronic calendar systems.
Provide initial telephone and reception coverage, responding to visitor, faculty, staff, and patient inquiries, demonstrating a knowledge of the assigned and related work areas; obtain and provide information; forward inquiries appropriately.
Demonstrates working ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgements as to prioritizing and time allocation and providing careful attention to detail.
Make travel arrangements for faculty and staff, including hotel reservations, conference registrations, airfare, coordinating, planning, and interpreting policies and procedures; prepares and submits travel request forms and expense vouchers
Reconcile monthly P-card statements in compliance with Accounts Payable office guidelines.
Serve as a member of the Department of Urology administrative support team and provide backup coverage to other members during absences.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 1 year of related administrative support.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate careful attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and effectively, proactively establish priorities and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Desirable Qualifications
Previous experience providing administrative and faculty support in a college/university and/or healthcare setting within the last 5 years.
Working experience with EPIC and/or electronic medical record system(s).
Previous experience working with ProTrav is highly desirable
Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures
Working knowledge of Urology
Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Sandy Moenk at sandy-moenk@uiowa.edu or 319-356-0748.
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